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NCT07614672Enrolling By InvitationNot Applicable

Effects Of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization as Compared With Manual Longitudinal Friction Massage in Individuals With Plantar Fasciitis.

Ibadat International University, Islamabad1 site in 1 country56 target enrollmentStarted: June 22, 2026Last updated:
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Trial Snapshot

Phase
Not Applicable
Status
Enrolling By Invitation
Sponsor
Enrollment
56
Locations
1
Study OverviewStudy DesignEligibility CriteriaInvestigatorsSitesRecords & IdentifiersSimilar Trials

Study Overview

Brief Summary

This Randomized Controlled Trial aims to compare the effects of instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization(IASTM) and Manual Longitudinal friction massage (MLFM) on pain, functional ability and gait in individuals with plantar fasciitis.

Study Design

Study Type
Interventional
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention Model
Parallel
Primary Purpose
Treatment
Masking
Single (Outcomes Assessor)

Eligibility Criteria

Ages
19 Years to 64 Years (Adult)
Sex
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No

Inclusion Criteria

  • •inclusion criteria individuals with the presence of heel pain with first steps in the morning or after prolonged rest, tenderness at medial calcaneal tubercle and positive windlass test individuals with symptoms greater than or equal to 6 weeks Adults and middle-aged adults (19 to 64 years) both males and females participants with BMI less than 35 kg/m2 individuals willing to participate and provide informed consent -

Exclusion Criteria

  • •any surgery or fracture at lower extremity any neoplastic growth at foot any neurological or vascular disorders affecting gait participants using foot orthoses such as insoles, heel pads, arch support, or corrective footwear other causes of foot pain such as Achilles tendonitis, hallux valgus and ankle sprain

Investigators

Sponsor
Ibadat International University, Islamabad
Sponsor Class
Other
Responsible Party
Principal Investigator
Principal Investigator

Muhammad Osama

Associate Professor

Ibadat International University, Islamabad

Study Sites (1)

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